CENTER LINE — Center Line’s new Salvation Army Family Thrift Store and Donation Center officially opened May 12 at 25152 Van Dyke Ave., in space formerly occupied by Detroit Harley-Davidson. The opening represents a shift in location from the Salvation Army’s previous store on 10 Mile Road and, according to a release from the charitable organization, is part of a wider initiative by the Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Centers to invest $2 million into many of the Detroit area’s 37 thrift stores.

CENTER LINE — After months of planning, three days of fun, food and family-friendly activities — including a Saturday night fireworks finale — are set to go off in Center Line for a third straight year.

METRO DETROIT — Voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties will vote on whether or not to renew, and slightly increase, the millage for the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation during the Aug. 7 primary election.

WARREN — One man was left recovering from a gunshot wound and another is now facing assault with intent to murder and weapons charges after a domestic dispute early May 21 near Eight Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue.

WARREN — The Warren City Council unanimously approved budgets for the city’s general fund and water and sewer system earlier this month after reading a list of amendments into the record. Two weeks after the approval, administrators seemingly went back to fine-tune it again.

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller on May 21 called on the Michigan Legislature to examine the issue of “flushable” wipes and to take steps to prevent them from entering our sewer systems.

METRO DETROIT — Drivers who want to keep up to speed on certain traffic intersections’ crash data now have an updated, compiled list, though some road safety experts say additional information ought to be considered.

WARREN — A suspect apparently bent on destroying trees was arrested near Cousino Drive and Buchanan Avenue May 17, less than 24 hours after a similar rampage in the same area left about eight saplings broken at the trunk and in need of replacement.

CENTER LINE — In elementary school, Chris Harris skipped a grade when school officials advanced him from second grade to third grade. The move left a negative impact on Harris because he said the teacher “propped me up by diminishing the other kids.” The experience left the young student feeling that he should not be smart.

CENTER LINE — Wolfe Middle School eighth-grade student Braxton Felt had a heartfelt message for his dad. “He’s always taking the time out to help me out and make sure I am doing well,” Felt said. “I love you, Dad. Thank you.”